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7 hours ago
2 min

Changes to Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. More than 40 years ago, Congress amended the civil rights laws to cover pregnant women. The modification provided

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Federal Bill Increases Arizona Unemployment Benefits for 11 Weeks

Joshua C. Black

Jan 14
2 min

Federal Bill Increases Arizona Unemployment Benefits for 11 Weeks

By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. With nearly 200,000 Arizonans receiving unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, staying abreast of the

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Joshua C. Black

Jan 6
2 min

Great News for Minimum Wage Workers!

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. & Katerina Romano Over the past year we have seen workers across all industries in Arizona suffering from layoffs

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A Reflection on the Challenges of the Past Year and a Warm Welcome to 2021

Joshua C. Black

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

A Reflection on the Challenges of the Past Year and a Warm Welcome to 2021

By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. For most people, 2020 was a hard year and unlike anything previously experienced. From anxiety about COVID-19 to

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EEOC Gives Green Light to Employers Requiring COVID Vaccine

Joshua C. Black

Dec 22, 2020
2 min

EEOC Gives Green Light to Employers Requiring COVID Vaccine

By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Nearly half of all Americans - roughly 42% - said they would not get a free government-approved COVID-19 vaccine

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Is it OK to RSVP ‘No’ to the Company Holiday Party?

Joshua C. Black

Dec 16, 2020
2 min

Is it OK to RSVP ‘No’ to the Company Holiday Party?

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. With COVID-19 numbers spiking this winter, you may be apprehensive about attending face-to-face holiday parties

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Can Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Joshua C. Black

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

Can Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Vaccine requirements are common in many industries including the education and healthcare fields.

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30 Years Later, How the ADA Impacts Arizona’s Workplace

Joshua C. Black

Nov 24, 2020
2 min

30 Years Later, How the ADA Impacts Arizona’s Workplace

The purpose of the law is to ensure people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

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How Prop 207 and Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Affect the Workplace

Joshua C. Black

Nov 24, 2020
2 min

How Prop 207 and Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Affect the Workplace

With the approval of Proposition 207, many Arizonans are wondering how legalizing marijuana will impact the workplace.

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Joshua C. Black

Nov 11, 2020
2 min

Understanding Veterans' Rights at Work

One of the most helpful and comprehensive laws for service members is the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

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Joshua C. Black

Nov 1, 2020
2 min

Paid Time Off to Vote? You May Qualify!

30 states in the U.S. require business owners to give workers either paid or unpaid time off to vote on Election Day. Arizona requires...

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Justice Ginsburg’s Lasting Impact on Workplace Equality

Joshua C. Black

Oct 7, 2020
2 min

Justice Ginsburg’s Lasting Impact on Workplace Equality

As the longest-serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ginsburg was a trailblazer who fought for issues that are more relevant today than e

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Employment Laws and Workers' Compensation in a COVID World

Joshua C. Black

Sep 10, 2020
1 min

Employment Laws and Workers' Compensation in a COVID World

Join attorneys Joshua Black and Matt Fendon as they discuss the state of employment laws and workers' compensation during COVID-19.

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Arizona Named Top 10 for Women’s Equality in the Workplace

Joshua C. Black

Aug 26, 2020
2 min

Arizona Named Top 10 for Women’s Equality in the Workplace

The study looked at the information from all fifty states and listed Arizona at number five for women’s equality.[4]

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Unemployment Benefits Extended: A Temporary Solution

Joshua C. Black

Aug 10, 2020
3 min

Unemployment Benefits Extended: A Temporary Solution

On August 8, 2020, the President signed four Executive Orders aimed at providing short-term relief to Americans during the pandemic.

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Working in the Summer of COVID: Three Essential Topics to Cover With Returning Employees

Joshua C. Black

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

Working in the Summer of COVID: Three Essential Topics to Cover With Returning Employees

As employees begin to return to the workplace en masse after months of alternative work arrangements employers must be ready to address new

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Equality in the Workplace for the LGBTQ Community

Joshua C. Black

Jun 25, 2020
3 min

Equality in the Workplace for the LGBTQ Community

On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court decided a monumental case for the LGBTQ Community, interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...

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Joshua C. Black

Jun 20, 2020
1 min

ADOSH - Whistleblower Information

If you believe you or another employee are/is exposed to a condition that is immediately dangerous contact ADOSH at the number below.

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Time to Mask-Up at Work? New Executive Order from Governor Ducey

Joshua C. Black

Jun 19, 2020
3 min

Time to Mask-Up at Work? New Executive Order from Governor Ducey

The Arizona Department of Health Services provided new guidelines “allowing local governments to implement mask and face-covering policies."

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Joshua C. Black

Jun 15, 2020
3 min

Historic Victory for LGBTQ Workers

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, a major step forward towards equality in the workplace.

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